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Kat Rodgers

Beerwah

Summary

With over 15 years of experience in transport driving, delivery driving, support care, and client services, I have gained a deep understanding of the industry. My background includes working in various care settings such as residential, respite, home care, and community-based care services. Throughout my career, I consistently demonstrate a deep respect for the privacy and confidentiality of clients and their families. I approach my work with care, compassion, and understanding. Professional ethics, honesty, and reliability are values that I hold dear. I excel in assessing, creating, and implementing personalized client activities. My flexibility, adaptability, and quick thinking allow me to handle any situation that arises. Whether working independently or as part of a team, I deliver strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills. Time management is one of my strengths as I thrive under pressure and meet deadlines. Additionally, I provide team leadership when needed. Lastly, my clean driving record enhances my qualifications for this role.

Experienced with managing transportation routes and schedules efficiently. Utilizes strong problem-solving skills to ensure timely deliveries and adherence to safety regulations. Track record of maintaining vehicle safety and fostering collaborative team environments.

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Independent Contractor Delivery Driver

Roses Only Sunshine Coast
01.2022 - Current
  • Loading Flowers for Delivery
  • Delivering Sunshine Coast - North Brisbane
  • Use of mobile App while delivering Flowers to customers and businesses
  • Liaising with Customers and Roses Only Staff
  • Delivering outstanding service to customers to maintain and extend relationships for future business opportunities.

Transport Driver

Glasshouse Country Care
01.2018 - 01.2021
  • Transporting clients to and from various Appointments
  • Built strong relationships with clients by providing transparent communication regarding shipment statuses or issues encountered en route.
  • Cash handling
  • Workplace Health & Safety
  • Utilized GPS and other navigation systems to minimize delays with well-planned routes.
  • Inspected vehicles before and after trips to verify safe and reliable operation.
  • Supported proper maintenance of the transport vehicle.
  • Increased client loyalty through exceptional customer service during pick-ups and inquiries.

Delivery Driver

Chemart Pharmacy
01.2013 - 01.2016
  • Daily sorting and delivery of Medication Packs to Clients and Nursing Homes
  • Cash handling, Payments and Register operation
  • Transfers of stock between stores
  • Workplace Health & Safety
  • Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by ensuring timely and accurate deliveries of products.
  • Read maps, followed oral, and written instructions and used GPS technology to make deliveries.

Noosa Program Coordinator

Reflections Support Services
01.2011 - 01.2013
  • Leadership for a team of three Diversional Therapists in the provision of care and activity programs for people with Dementia via both respite group programs and in home care
  • Organized events and workshops to engage participants, enhancing their learning experience within the program framework.
  • Venue and vehicle maintenance ensuring compliance with Workplace Health & Safety and Health & Hygiene regulations
  • Assessment of clients for service and provision of support to carers, both individually and in regular support group meetings
  • Liaison with medical professionals and the local community to raise awareness of the service
  • Maintenance of accurate records and timely completion of all documentation including client files, pay sheets
  • Managed budgets and resources for successful execution of multiple programs simultaneously.
  • Created comprehensive reports on program progress, presenting findings to stakeholders and adjusting strategies as needed.

Lifestyle Coordinator/ Assistant in Nursing/ Kitchen Hand

Glenvale Villas
01.2009 - 01.2011
  • Lifestyle Therapy - structuring and implementing onsite activities for all residents including residents with dementia
  • Creating monthly Newsletters and Activity Calendars
  • Participating with residents in the various activities including the 'Adopt a Grandparent' program, social morning teas with other aged facilities, and exercise classes
  • Compliance with all legal requirements for care including privacy and confidentiality, manual handling, Workplace Health & Safety, Health & Hygiene and client security practices
  • Ensuring that residents are treated with the utmost respect while maintaining their independence, dignity and privacy
  • Liaison with resident families and friends
  • Assistant Cook (food preparation, service and delivery) and cleaner in commercial kitchen (use of commercial ovens, dishwasher)

Lifestyle Coordinator

Lourdes Home
01.2007 - 01.2009
  • Lifestyle Therapy delivered one on one to residents- structuring and implementing activities to suit the clients' needs
  • Implementing Montessori based activities for people with Dementia
  • Participating with residents in various group activities

Assistant-in-Nursing

Lourdes Home
01.2004 - 01.2006
  • Following individual care plans and providing basic nursing care such as personal hygiene, assistance with meals and drinks, monitoring vital signs, pressure area care
  • Ensuring that every resident is treated with the utmost respect while maintaining their independence, dignity and privacy
  • Liaison with families and friends
  • Endeavoring to maintain to resident's physical and mental capabilities by encouraging social and recreational activities
  • Maintaining accurate and timely completion of all documentation
  • Compliance with all legal requirements for care including privacy and confidentiality, manual handling, Workplace Health & Safety, Health & Hygiene and client security practices

Healthcare Consultant

Healthy Life
01.2003 - 01.2005
  • Organization of day-to-day shop activities, displays and relays
  • Stock control, ordering, presentation and rotation
  • Cash and EFTPOS transaction handling, cash balancing, reconciliation and banking
  • Customer service and public relations functions including handling of customer complaints and management of store security issues
  • Compliance with all legal requirements in the workplace

Various Roles

Coles Supermarket
01.1987 - 01.2002

Throughout my 15 years at Coles, I gained extensive experience across all departments, ultimately taking on a supervisory role at the service desk. I actively led the in-store training for all staff inductions and was responsible for training new employees in register operations.

Skills

  • Privacy and confidentiality
  • Care and Compassion
  • Professional ethics
  • Honesty
  • Reliability
  • Adaptability
  • Critical thinking
  • Teamwork
  • Time management
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Meeting deadlines
  • Team leadership
  • Clean driving record
  • Workload management
  • Safety compliance
  • Problem-solving
  • Excellent communication

Certification

  • Queensland Driver's Licence, C, Current
  • Certificate III in Aged Care
  • First Aid Certificate
  • Blue card
  • Yellow card

Interests

  • Music
  • I have a passion for photography and editing photos
  • Drawing and Painting
  • Animal Care
  • Personal Development and Self-Improvement
  • Mindfulness Practices
  • Passionate about balancing physical health with mental and emotional wellness
  • Energy Healing Modalities

Timeline

Independent Contractor Delivery Driver

Roses Only Sunshine Coast
01.2022 - Current

Transport Driver

Glasshouse Country Care
01.2018 - 01.2021

Delivery Driver

Chemart Pharmacy
01.2013 - 01.2016

Noosa Program Coordinator

Reflections Support Services
01.2011 - 01.2013

Lifestyle Coordinator/ Assistant in Nursing/ Kitchen Hand

Glenvale Villas
01.2009 - 01.2011

Lifestyle Coordinator

Lourdes Home
01.2007 - 01.2009

Assistant-in-Nursing

Lourdes Home
01.2004 - 01.2006

Healthcare Consultant

Healthy Life
01.2003 - 01.2005

Various Roles

Coles Supermarket
01.1987 - 01.2002
Kat Rodgers